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American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant
American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant Five immigrants, three of whom are pizza chefs from Italy, have opened a Bergen County restaurant in pursuit of the American Dream. Culto Italiano, or the Italian vibe, opened on Dec. 1 at 49 W. Church Street in Bergenfield.The three pizza chefs are 31-year-old Corrado Cervelli, 23-year-old Angelo Riccio, Gianni Massaro. The other two owners are Tammy Castellanos and her husband, Ariel Castellanos, of Rutherford. Tammy and Ariel Castellanos with Corrado Cervelli, Angelo Riccio, and Gianni Massaro at their new restaurant, Culto Italiano. Courtesy of Tammy Castellanos …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream
Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream After five years, Babies R Us is back. The retailer, a spinoff of Toys R Us, is reopening at American Dream in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. following a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The American Dream location spans 10,000 square feet and will offer products and services to new and expecting families. Babies R Us originally shut its doors in 2018. The Babies R Us opening comes on the heels of competitor Buy Buy Baby announcing it will close all its locations. Toys R Us is also attempting a comeback at American Dream, opening a flagship two-story location at the mall in…

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by Sam Barron
Events
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream American Dream in East Rutherford is getting into Taylor Swift weekend, offering up perhaps the greatest prize of all. To celebrate Swift's three shows at Met Life Stadium next door, American Dream is offering up 3 sets of tickets, 1 pair for each of her The Era Tour shows on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.  Attendees can enter online here, but they must be there in person onsite when the winner is announced at 5 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, the winner will be announced at The Dream Stage, Court A, Level 1 and on Sunday at Court C, Level 1. Aside from ti…

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by Sam Barron
Business
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream A trio of Kosher eateries are set to open at American Dream in East Rutherford. Bravo Kosher Pizza will be offering New York style pizza, salads and dishes. Chickies offers traditional and creative falafel dishes, while Goldie Lox will be serving tie-dye bagels, sandwiches and juices. The restaurants join the lineup of kosher eateries at American Dream which include Cinnabon, Cotton Pop Shop, Dunkin’ Donuts, Geoffrey’s Café, Häagen-Dazs, Oreo Café, and Mrs. Fields. "We’ve made a conscious effort to bring in dining options that support a variety of dietary needs and that includes an ex…

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by Sam Barron
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Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse
Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse One is a retired police chief from Bergen County and the other a Polish immigrant who 20 years ago was rollerblading home from work at 3 a.m. because he had no other means of transportation. Both have achieved their shared dream of owning a gym. Marty Kahn, who retired as Fairview's police chief last July, and David Jaros, who moved to Lodi from Poland knowing not a lick of English are opening Firehouse Fitness later this spring, in a historic Jersey City firehouse. The name came easily to the fitness buffs, who met some years ago in the 5 a.m. crew at Hackensack Meridian Fitness and Welln…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria
Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria Four generations with 60 years of pizza knowledge shared a slice of their story of the American Dream with pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy.  The Curcio's apparently run a pizza destiny with cheese of gold, based on how popular their parlor Sun-Ray Pizza was with passers-by as they advised Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy with which style of pizza made the family famous.  Portnoy visited 440 Main Street in Little Falls and mistakenly ordered a thin "barstool" style pizza, but the family typically makes square Sicilian-style pizza, like their patriarchy and recently deceased founder L…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ
Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ National toy retailer Toys ’R’ Us is making a surprise comeback with the opening of a massive two-story flagship store in the Garden State’s renowned American Dream Mall. The brand’s very first flagship store comprises 20,000 square feet and will be “reminiscent of the beloved toy store customers know and love,” officials said. In addition to featuring a massive selection of toys of all types, the store allows visitors to watch interactive experiences and enjoy product demonstrations. Meawhile, younger guests can meet Geoffrey the Giraffe and fill up at the beloved mascot’s branded cafe be…

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by Valerie Musson
Events
Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall
Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall Tiësto will be headlining a concert at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford on Thanksgiving Eve. The international EDM DJ will be spinning his hits at Nickelodeon Universe, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Nov. 24.  General admission tickets are $111.87, with VIP admission tickets going for  $190.97. Click here to buy tickets. Tiësto - The Business (Official Lyric Video) ⏬ Get Tiësto - The Business here: https://tiesto.lnk.to/TheBusiness Join the Notification Squad! Click the 🔔Bell. ✘ Prox Spotify Playlist!: http://spoti.fi/Proximity ✘ Proximity Instagram: http://instagram.com/Proximit…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash near the Meadowlands in East Rutherford early Wednesday evening, responders said. The victim, 25, from West New York went down on the ramp from southbound Route 120 to eastbound Route 3 across from the American Dream shortly after 5 p.m., East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phillip Taormina said. Three lanes of Route 120 along with the ramp remained closed for several hours  for clearing of the wreckage and the collection of evidence, the deputy chief said. All lanes were subsequently reopened, he said. East Rutherford police…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 Faith, hope and patience is what Morris County restaurateur Mickey Chopra says inspired him to help others during the pandemic, even though he was struggling. Everything came full circle for Chopra last week, when Dr. Oz surprised him with $10,000 for the launch of his new series, "Surprise Restaurant Rescue." "I may be born in India but here, right here is where you see America," said Chopra, who owns I2I Italian and Indian Fusion and Vinnie's Pizza and Ristorante in Boonton. "I wasn't going to let the pandemic shatter my American Dream."  Chopra moved to the U.S. from India at just …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You
Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You American Dream's indoor ski and snow board facility Big SNOW opens Thursday. Here's what it'll cost you. Note that packages are $20 cheaper if purchased online. The package comes with with ski/snowboard equipment rentals, pants and a jacket, a helmet, 2-hour slope access and complimentary access to the Terrain Based Learning™ skills areas with instructors. The packages (valid for anyone ages 7 and up) are: Single SNOW Day Package: $69.99 +Tax at the door and $49.99 +Tax online, add 2 extra hours for $20 3-Day Package (valid for 3 anytime visits): $149.99 +Tax at the door and $…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp
Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp The Tick Tock Diner is back in business. Clifton's legendary Route 3 eatery recently reopened after a 10-week renovation. ** UPDATE: Customers Unimpressed By New Tick Tock Diner, Manager Says Not Much Has Changed ** The revamped diner sports a new executive chef, modernized menu, expanded bar and updated interior (last renovated 25 years ago). Since opening in 1948, the Tick Tock Diner has evolved with the times from humble beginnings as a small roadside diner.  The current owners bought it in 1987 and expanded the building to its present size in 1994. This year’s renovation is the firs…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion
Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion Someone broke into the Bronx mansion of the American Dream mall's billionaire CEO and swiped nearly $140,000 worth of jewelry and handbags, authorities said. ** UPDATE: A $2,500 reward was being offered by the NYPD for anyone who can help lead to the arrest of the thieves ** The thieves forced their way in through a second-floor balcony of the home of Don Ghermezian in the borough's exclusive Villanova Heights section shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, the NYPD said. Nearly 30 handbags and jewelry were taken from the 46-year-old tycoon's home, police said.  Ghermezian is the CE…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Are American Dream Parking Rates These Are American Dream Parking Rates
These Are American Dream Parking Rates American Dream shoppers are going to have to open their wallets just to get into the mall. Set to open this Friday in East Rutherford, American Dream is charging customers for parking. Keep scrolling for the rates. Regular Parking Rates 0 – 29 min Free 30 min - 3 hours $3 Up to 4:59 hours/min $4 Up to 6:59 hours/min $5 Up to 7:59 hours/min $6 8:00+ hours $24 (Maximum all day rate applies) Valet $10 - (standard parking fees apply). During events at MetLife Stadium, event parking rates are in effect.. Validation available on Event Day parking with the purchase of a Nickelodeon Un…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy
Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 announced it will be filing for bankruptcy Sunday. Headquartered in California, the company will close nearly 350 stores internationally, including 178 in the U.S. "The bankruptcy is a blow to a company that prided itself on embodying the American dream, as well as a reminder of how quickly the retail landscape is transforming," the New York Times reports.  Forever 21 was most successful in the early 2000s, selling clothing that replicated designer looks for "rock-bottom prices," The Times said. A staple at large shopping malls, Forever 21 has stores …

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by Cecilia Levine
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American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart
American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart Rejoice, H Mart fans: The beloved Asian-American grocer is coming to the American Dream. H Mart will occupy a 35,000-square-foot space and will be the first location in New Jersey to have a "Let Them Talk Bar and Stage" with live music, cocktails and weekly entertainment events. The supermarket will also have its popular "Market Eatery" food hall concept with dozens of options to choose from and an on-site bakery. American Dream is slated to open in October.

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by Cecilia Levine
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High-Speed Maglev Monorail Being Considered For American Dream High-Speed Maglev Monorail Being Considered For American Dream
High-Speed Maglev Monorail Being Considered For American Dream A magnetic monorail is being considered to spare drivers the extra time in traffic getting to and from the American Dream in East Rutherford. The high-speed Maglev monorail -- which floats on magnets -- would be an alternative to the extension of the Meadowlands rail line, currently operating out of MetLife Stadium, Gov. Phil Murphy said. The biggest risk with the new train would be be completing it in time for the opening of the mall, Murphy said. "We’re living through trying to figure out how to build a rail spur to largest mall in America," said Murphy said during a University of Chicag…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream
North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream Get ready to hit the slopes in summertime -- or any time.  North America's first indoor ski and snowboard park with real snow will be opening at the American Dream this spring. The East Rutherford facility will feature an 180,000-square-foot, 800-foot ski slope (16 stories high) and an ice-climbing wall. The facility will also boast a ski school area, chairlift, terrain park, chalet, restaurants and more. Snow will be made using the same equipment that local resorts use -- the only difference is that the melted stuff will be recycled, powder.com says. The climate inside will…

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by Cecilia Levine
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American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall
American Dream: Confirmed Stores For Bergen County's Newest Mega Mall Several stores have been confirmed for Bergen County's newest mega mall "American Dream." Currently under construction in East Rutherford, the mall is expected to open in Spring 2019. North America's first indoor ski and snowboard park with real snow has also been confirmed at the mega mall -- get ready for BIG SNOW America. Nearly 75 percent of the mall has been leased, according to a new report by NJ.com. The following stores will be moving in: Aritzia Banana Republic Century 21 Gap Hermes Lord & Tailor Lululemon MAC Cosmetics Microsoft OFF 5th Primark Saks Fifth Avenue UNIQLO Vict…

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Bergen County Mom Sells Idyllic Home Steeped In History, Memories Bergen County Mom Sells Idyllic Home Steeped In History, Memories
Bergen County Mom Sells Idyllic Home Steeped In History, Memories Sometime in 1995 after Jenny Viteritti moved into her Hillsdale home, she found architectural plans for it in one of the closets. She didn't think anything of the blue paper. It rarely crossed her mind and  remained tucked away in that same closet for decades. "It was almost like any other manual they would have given me with the house," the mom of two said. "I honestly didn’t even register the house was as old as it was or the plans were as old as they are." But recently, Viteritti came across the blueprint while preparing to put her longtime Pascack Road home on the market. And this tim…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
American Dream Food Hall MUNCHIES Explained: What Is It? American Dream Food Hall MUNCHIES Explained: What Is It?
American Dream Food Hall Munchies Explained: What Is It? Vice's digital news website MUNCHIES was recently announced as the latest tenant coming to the American Dream. If this confused you, don't worry -- you're not alone. For the first time, the online platform for all-things food will have a spot in the physical realm. So, how exactly does that work? Launched in 2014 and spanning 11 countries, the site offers groundbreaking content and showcases how food fits into an infinite number of identities, customs, and aspects of culture at large. You've likely seen some of MUNCHIES' content online as much of it has gone viral (like this pizza pocket tu…

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by Cecilia Levine